If you cannot attend on your original date, we would be happy to rebook you for another date, as available. Full refunds are available up to two weeks prior to your booked date. If you need to reschedule or cancel your program, please contact info@fortedmontonpark.ca
Please do not attend the program if there is illness or suspected illness in your group. Our team will work with your group to accommodate either a refund or reschedule of your program due to illness.
Bookings are closed two weeks in advance of the day of occurrence. We recommend to book early to avoid disappointment for the day and program you desire.
Payment is due upon booking of the program.
Your Interpreter for the program will be reaching out to you within 72 hours of the program occurring to confirm details.
Your Interpreter will be contacting you prior to your visit to arrange the meeting place for your group.
If you have not heard from your Interpreter 24 hours prior to the program, please contact Natalie Zacharewski, Education Coordinator at natalie.zacharewski@edmonton.ca.
Programs run rain or shine, please dress for the weather! We will not offer refunds in the event of inclement (rainy) weather.
The maximum group amount is 30 students, teachers and adults are additional to this number.
All school groups require adult supervision during their in-person field trip.
Recommended Chaperones:
- Grades K-6 recommended 1 chaperone per 5 students
- Grades 7-12 recommended 1 chaperone per 10 students
- Teachers and chaperones within the recommended chaperone ratios listed above are admitted free. Teachers and chaperones are responsible for the behavior of their group and are required to always supervise and stay with students during their visit to Fort Edmonton Park.
Each field trip is unique! Your Interpreter will be contacting you prior to your visit to arrange the meeting place for your group. If you have not heard from your Interpreter 24 hours prior to the program, please contact Natalie Zacharewski, Education Coordinator at natalie.zacharewski@edmonton.ca.
Wear comfortable clothes with layers as it can get chilly any time of year at Fort Edmonton Park. We recommend closed toed shoes as well.
Dress for the weather! Please bring extra layers, a water bottle, snacks and/or lunch (depending on program time) and an excitement to learn and explore!
Please let us know in advance if your group has any students with any of the following:
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
- Medical conditions (including any allergies)
- Behavioural issues
This information will help us in making your program the best it can be for all of your learners.
- We encourage students to raise their hands when wanting to join the discussion.
- Running is not permitted.
- The artifacts on display are for viewing only. The interpreter will grant permission if certain artifacts can be touched.
- Please respect boundaries such as ropes, fences and signs to protect sensitive areas and to keep the students safe.
Teachers and other adult guardians are responsible for student discipline.
Bus parking is available for drop-off and pick up only, and will depend on the time of year and time of day your program is scheduled for. When they contact you, your Interpreter will confirm the time and location your bus can pick up your group.
Food and drink options are available onsite during our General Admission Season. They are not included in the price of your Field Trip booking.
Lunch spaces will be made available for classes attending Fort Edmonton Park for the entire day (eg. a program in the morning, a program in the afternoon). Lunch spaces will not be available for half-day programs.
We recommend arriving at Fort Edmonton Park 15 minutes prior to your program time. For detailed arrival times and details, your Interpreter will be contacting you prior to your visit.
If you have not heard from your Interpreter 24 hours prior to the program, please contact Natalie Zacharewski, Education Coordinator at natalie.zacharewski@edmonton.ca.
Please contact info@fortedmontonpark.ca.
Contact
For assistance, please contact Natalie Zacharewski, Education Coordinator at natalie.zacharewski@edmonton.ca.